Thoughts and practices of geothermal energy development in PetroChina Jidong Oilfield

Under the “dual carbon” initiative, geothermal energy is gaining attention as a focus of development due to its stability, high quality, abundant reserves, and green, low-carbon attributes. Petroleum companies have inherent advantages in geothermal energy development, yet effective reference models and experiences for market-oriented and large-scale applications remain limited. Leveraging these advantages to advance geothermal energy development has become a new developmental challenge for petroleum enterprises. PetroChina Jidong Oilfield seized the opportunity to expand its geothermal business by utilizing a comprehensive resource assessment system, scientific planning, efficient project execution, and extensive management experience. The introduction of advanced sandstone reservoir pressure-free reinjection technology has successfully addressed the challenge of large-scale sandstone geothermal reservoir development, establishing a new model for urban district heating and clean energy substitution. This replicable and scalable “Jidong Model” provides a blueprint for traditional petroleum companies in geothermal resource development, fostering a green, low-carbon, and high-quality transformation in the industry through new productivity models.